The Barrington series offer many tropes, with a mystery woven through the first seven books. Sophie Barrington has always believed one of her twin babies was not stillborn, and her family has tried to appease her by not upsetting her and not discussing it. As each of her grown children find their true love, a bit of the mystery is discovered and secrets are revealed.
Always Mine, Asher Barrington and Emily Harris’s story introduces the Barrington family with an enemy-to-lover tale.
Stolen Kisses, Dax Marshall and Kenzi Barrington’s book, starts with a simple attraction leading to friendship that develops into love.
In Trade It All, Lance Barrington falls for Willa Chambers, his sister’s best friend, ten years after their scandalous night together.
Andrew Barrington, a proud Marine, meets his match with innocent Helene Franklin when he is on a mission in Aruba that will open more of the Barrington mystery in Let It Burn.
What is More Than Love? Viviana Sutton finds out after a hot romp with Grant Barrington when she takes a pregnancy test. And uncovers the truth of the mystery.
Forever Now reunites the entire Barrington family as Kade discovers his roots with the help of his longtime friend Annie, who becomes much more than a friend.
Ian, the final Barrington brother, leads a double life in the CIA and uses his skills to search out the responsible party to his family’s mystery. Never Goodbye answers questions while Ian finds love with his sister-in-law’s best friend, Claire Wendell.
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When it comes to getting what he wants, Asher Barrington is a hammer who is known for crushing his opponents.
From the moment Emily walks into his office and challenges him, winning takes on a whole new meaning.
The only thing standing between Emily Harris and her goal to open a museum for the blind is an arrogant, sexy-as-hell billionaire, who thinks sleeping with her will not complicate the situation.
He won’t change. She won’t back down. But together they sizzle.
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Dax Marshall isn’t the type of man a woman takes home to meet her parents. He’s a business shark who has never let anything as insignificant as caring stop him from taking over a company. Some call him heartless, but he doesn’t see the value of caring about anyone or anything until he meets Kenzi.
Her happiness becomes his obsession.
Kenzi Barrington has tried to be the person her family needed her to be, but she doesn't want to lie anymore. When she can’t hold a dark secret in another day, she turns to the one man she knows is strong enough to hear the truth.
What starts as a simple attraction becomes a friendship that changes how they both define love.
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Lance Barrington’s priority is business, not pleasure.
Only one woman has ever been able to turn him inside out: Willa Chambers, his sister’s best friend.
Forbidden. Scandalous. Unforgettable. They’ve spent the last ten years trying to forget one night.
When Willa and Lance are thrown together again, things heat up fast.
Loving him almost destroyed her the first time. This time, will it heal her?
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Billionaire Andrew Barrington walked away from the lavish lifestyle he was raised in to serve as a Marine. Until recently, he would have said he’d made the right choice. A tragic set of events, however, has him not reenlisting and emotionally hitting rock bottom.
Helene Franklin is visiting her uncle as part of an extended vacation in Aruba. She trades her bikini for an office job when he says there is trouble brewing at his clinic and asks her to keep an eye out for anything unusual.
Every Marine needs a mission. To appease his family, Andrew heads to Aruba to track down what he believes is a wild goose chase. Expecting to discover nothing, he meets a quirky, irresistible virgin who is just about to turn his whole world upside down.
His questions will put her in danger.
Her love will set him free.
What will they gain and what will they lose when they both decide to. . .let it burn?
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What happens when a normally reserved billionaire tries to be a regular guy and discovers he has a wild side? Grant Barrington is a quiet hero who is about to flex his alpha billionaire muscle.
Viviana Sutton is living in Boston after being swindled by her ex-boyfriend. She’s done with relationships and isn’t looking for forever. Giving in to one naughty, incredibly hot romp with a financially challenged stranger actually makes her feel better until she takes a pregnancy test.
To help his family, he’ll need to be the man she makes him feel like he can be.
For the sake of her baby, she’ll give him a chance to prove what they had was more than sex—and he’s more than just a regular guy.
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Kade:
For the first thirty years of his life, Kade Thompson knew exactly who he was and where his life in Australia was going. He made tough choices he thought his family needed—even if it meant leaving behind the one woman who had his heart.
A phone call changes everything. His American biological parents and family have tracked him down—so, who are the people who raised him? Who is he?
The Barringtons mourned for him when they thought he was dead—now they are swooping in to rescue him. From what?
When everything Kade thought he knew about himself comes into question, he turns to the one person who has always been there for him—Annie. Part of him always knew he’d come home to her, but has too much time gone by for her to give him another chance?
Annie:
Independence and success hadn’t always been her dream. At twenty, she imagined a much different path for herself—one that included Kade Thompson and a fairy-tale happily ever after with him. Painfully in love, she waited for him to wake up and realize how perfect they were for each other. She never lost faith in him. Even after he left, she was confident he would come back to her.
He never did.
So, she picked herself up, dusted her dreams off, and made a good life for herself without him. Until he walks into her parents’ pub and says he needs her. He’s not looking for a wife or a lover—so sleeping with him is definitely not a good idea. He’s reeling from the changes in his life and needs the friendship they’ve always shared, but she needs more than to be a comfort to him.
Annie has finally moved on. She’s found happiness without him.
Can she be there for him and not lose herself again?
He’s not Kade Thompson.
He’s not Kent Barrington.
He’s somewhere between the two, trying to figure himself out.
How could they possibly find their forever now?
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In the Barrington family, Ian is the fixer.
He lives a double life—one that has provided him with the skills to save his family more than once.
Reuniting with the brother they’d all believed was dead has shaken him to the core. He is driven to find the responsible party regardless of the consequences.
Claire Wendell’s best friend recently married into the very powerful, very troubled Barrington family.
When she stepped away from her own life to help Annie and Kade settle into theirs, she had no idea it would put her on a possible suspect list.
She’s bold enough to stand up to Ian and intuitive enough to see past his anger, but love may not be enough to protect the family when the truth about the woman who raised Kade is revealed.
How important is the truth?
Is it worth losing everything?
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Connor Sutton never had a problem attracting women. Tall, blond, easy-going . . . all he had to do to get them into his bed was to stop saying no. He never wanted to be rich or famous, but when his sister married a billionaire, he became both. To fit into the Barrington clan, he had to make a lot of changes and although being rich is nice. . . all it takes to make him happy is a loaded pizza and a cold beer.
Until he meets Angelina Kroll and discovers what it’s like to want someone he can’t have. Then she’s all he can think about.
As a hardworking, single mother, the last thing Angelina is looking for is a fling with a movie star, especially gorgeous, broody Connor Sutton. She gave up believing in happily ever after a long time ago. When she’s unexpectedly fired, Connor offers her a job that’s impossible to refuse.
He’s not the man she thinks he is.
She’s not the woman she’d hoped to be.
They’ve both left behind more than they wanted to. Will they discover fitting in doesn’t have to be all or nothing?
Can they be rich . . . and happy too?
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Bradford has spent his life-saving innocents, but there are some days he doesn't see much difference between himself and the criminals he takes out. His goal is to die doing something important.
Until he meets Joanna and she turns his life upside down.
Children's book author. Mini-horse rescue owner. She believes every life has value, and that no matter how lost someone is there is always a way back. She's determined to be his friend, but she's too sweet, too sexy to resist, and way too interested in another man.
She's everything he isn't and everything he wants.
He's so broken she can't walk away from him, but how far will she go to save him?
(Starring: Clay Landon as Fairy Godfather Extraordinaire)
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Dylan Sutton never wanted to be famous, but when his sister married a Barrington his whole life changed.
He's in demand as an action hero but yearning for a simpler life.
Being rich isn't nearly as fun as people make it out to be.
Aly is a gynecologist who is determined to modernize her field.
She is single, serious, and not happy that the one man who revs her engines can't keep a straight face when referring to any part of the female reproductive system.
They have nothing in common. He doesn't want to be judged.
She takes everything too seriously.
They are definitely not meant to be together. . .unless they are.
(Starring: Clay Landon as Fairy Godfather Extraordinaire)
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Benjamin Drover thought he’d found love until his wife joined the Marines and was killed in action. He's spent the last year, hating everyone—including himself. On the anniversary of his wife’s death, he receives a letter from her asking him to donate her entire inheritance to the Landon Foundation.
He’s angry with her for leaving, angry with himself for not moving on, and driven beyond fury when the always irreverent Clay Landon refuses the donation.
Born to one of the world’s wealthiest families, Clay’s sister, Caterina has had anything but an easy life. After losing her parents and one of her older brothers, the ultimate betrayal came from Clay himself. What he did to her, how she suffered because of him, was something she is still recovering from. She doesn't regret walking away from her inheritance, but she is tired of the past controlling her. It’s time to face it, face Clay, and finally begin to heal.
Her whole life is upside-down. It's definitely the wrong time to meet the right man.
Caterina's pain tears through Benjamin's anger. He wants to help her, but first, he must heal his own wounds. To keep her, he'll need to become the man he always should have been.
This time, when the woman he loves announces she’s going to battle—he’ll go with her.
And if Clay Landon survives, he just might get to play Fairy Godfather one more time.
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Cooper Landon knows what it’s like to be left behind, lied to, and betrayed. At sixteen, angry and broke, he tried to rob a small-town hardware store. Instead of money, what he got was a good beating and a second chance. Pete Glenford took him in, taught him he wasn’t worthless, welcomed him into his family, and gave him a purpose.
A decade later, Cooper lives in a small town, works in a hardware store, and uses what little money he has to locate and help runaways. He can't change who he was before, but he'd feel good about his new life if it wasn't for one minor issue—Pete’s daughter. She never wanted him in her home, never trusted him with her parents, and doesn’t believe any of his lies.
He definitely shouldn’t have slept with her.
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Driverton’s sweetest man is on a mission to become a hero.
After graduating from “Bradford’s School for Sobriety and Success,” AKA months of military style, intense physical and mental training, Everette Morin is saving lives. Joining forces with both Bradford Wilson and Cooper Landon, Everette is locating, retrieving, and returning missing children.
Shelby Adams is reeling from the loss of her parents and a breakup with someone who’d promised to always be there for: she’s hit rock bottom.
She’s not looking for a man—not even a big, strong one with an amazing smile and the ability to make her laugh.
It’ll take the whole Driverton crew to lift her up, turn her life around, and show her that sometimes even heroes need saving.
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Driverton’s bad boy is falling in love with his best friend’s cousin and it just might cost him everything.
Levi has always had a sweet spot for Katie, but she’s not his type. He likes his women wild, willing, and from out of town so they’re easy to move on from when his interest wanes.
Katie is opinionated and off-limits. She’s also so damn loyal he’d tear out his own heart before risking breaking hers.
Things begin to heat up when, side by side, they train to become part of an organization that rescues runaways and kidnapped children. He’s always known he’s not the right man for her, but he had no idea how hard it would be to refuse her when they begin to share the same goals and dreams.
One night of weakness could cost him everyone he cares about—including her.
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Driverton’s last standing bachelor has a chance to become more successful than anyone in his town has ever been, but he’ll have to change more than his zip code to do it. One woman. One impossible decision. What will he choose?
Megan:
It’s me again . . . waking, naked and alone, in the middle of a strange bed in God only knows which city.
The luxurious feel of the silk sheets is a delicious contrast to the rougher hands that spent hours exciting and exploring every inch of me. My skin is still flushed from the all-over brush of his short beard.
How do we keep returning to this place?
Our time together isn’t planned, but just like a full moon is an unavoidable occurrence, all it takes is one look, one accidental touch for us to spontaneously combust.
He was right to leave Driverton. He had demons he needed to battle and opportunities he couldn’t refuse. He’s taking his shot at success, and I respect that. He needs to remain focused and I’m a distraction.
I should say no, but I fell for him back before he had money.
Back when all he had were the most beautiful eyes I’d ever seen.
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- Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2020I just finished Reluctantly Alpha in the Barrington Billionaires series and just had to go back and read the rest of the series so I could reconnect with the other family members. I very much enjoy these stories and can's wait for the next one (hopefully Dylan?). I do realize a lot of proofreading is done by computer these days but feel that the stories should also be looked at by human eyes. Case in point, please,please,please note the difference between the words discretely (used in almost every book) and discreetly. It makes the story so much better when the proper words are used. Meanwhile, I can't wait to get started on the companion stories that connect the rest of the extended families.
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Ruth Cardello hit the New York Times and USA Today Bestsellers Lists for the first time back in 2012. Millions of her sales are evidence that her books are akin to potato chips, addictive from the first one. She has created a multi-series billionaire world with a combination of escapism and realism that has gained her a faithful following of readers.
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"I'm a true fan of Ms. Cardello. I ran on to her first book a few years back and have been hooked ever since. I could go on and on about the story like of this book, but I'm not. All of her books are total page turners, unique, heart-wrenching, and I love them all. There aren't two alike in the bunch and I feel like I know the characters personally. I personally read 97 authors' books. And I buy every book they put out. This author is in my top 10. Great job and keep them coming."
"Love this series. Got me to start reading again. I look forward to the next book. Thank you for giving me the love of reading back."
Ruth Cardello was born the youngest of 11 children in a small city in northern Rhode Island. She spent her young adult years moving as far away as she could from her large extended family. She lived in Boston, Paris, Orlando, New York--then came full circle and moved back to New England. She now happily lives one town over from the one she was born in. For her, family trumped the warmer weather and international scene.
She was an educator for 20 years, the last 11 as a kindergarten teacher. When her school district began cutting jobs, Ruth turned a serious eye toward her second love- writing and has never been happier. When she's not writing, you can find her chasing her children around her small farm or connecting with her readers online.
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The Legacy Collection:
Book 1: Maid for the Billionaire
Book 2: For Love or Legacy
Book 3: Bedding the Billionaire
Book 4: Saving the Sheikh
Book 5: Rise of the Billionaire
Book 6: Breaching the Billionaire: Alethea's Redemption
Book 7: (Novella) A Corisi Christmas
The Corisi Billionaires Series:
Book 1: The Broken One
Book 2: The Wild One
Book 3: The Secret One
The Andrades:
Book 1: Come Away With Me
Book 2: Home to Me
Book 3: Maximum Risk
Book 4: Somewhere Along the Way
Book 5: Loving Gigi
Christmas Novella: A Recipe for Love (Maddy and Richard)
The Barrington Billionaires:
Book 1: Always Mine
Book 2: Stolen Kisses
Book 3: Trade It All
Book 3.5: A Billionaire for Lexi
Book 4: Let It Burn
Book 5: More Than Love
Book 6: Forever Love
Book 7: Never Goodbye
Book 8: Reluctantly Alpha
Book 9: Reluctantly Rescued
Book 10: Reluctantly Romanced
The Bachelor Tower Series:
A whole new world with all new characters.
Book 1: Insatiable Bachelor
Book 2: Impossible Bachelor
Book 3: Undeniable Bachelor
The Westerly Billionaires:
Book 1: In the Heir
Book 2: Up for Heir
Book 3: Royal Heir
Book 4: Hollywood Heir
Book 5: Runaway Heir
Lone Star Burn Series:
Book 1: Taken, Not Spurred
Book 2: Tycoon Takedown
Book 3: Taken Home
Book 4: Taking Charge
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Taken by a Trillionaire Series
Book 1: Taken By a Trillionaire - by Melody Anne, Ruth Cardello, JS Scott
Book 2: Virgin for the Trillionaire